Daimler, BMW discuss sharing components Apr 21, 2008
Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, is discussing sharing components and technology development with rival BMW AG, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said Sunday. A model stands next to a Chevrolet Volt at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing Saturday, April 19, 2008. (ABC News -- Wire)
Is Your Auto A Target For Thieves? Apr 17, 2008
Mercedes Benz Image2008 Mercedes Benz S550. AUTO THEFT. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Mercedes sees electric-car progress Mar 24, 2008
By James R. Healey, USA TODAY NEW YORK Mercedes-Benz says it will have a demonstration fleet of practical, if small, electric vehicles on the road in two to three years. They're expected to run 80 miles or more on lithium-ion batteries the German automaker is developing. (USA Today)
Green Car Blue Chips Mar 20, 2008
The company partnered with Mercedes-Benz; production is under way in Nersac, France, for an S-Class hybrid that features Johnson Controls' technology. It also has production contracts with Dodge for the Sprinter, a cargo van popular in Europe. (Forbes)
What the worlds richest put in their garages Mar 10, 2008
7 billion to acquire some of the worlds rarest vehicles, including a 1929 Blower Bentley, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 1996 McLaren F1, and 2007 Bugatti Veyron. All are legendary among auto enthusiasts and many of them command seven figures because of it. (MSNBC -- Business)
Autos: Small is beautiful at Genevashow Mar 7, 2008
The German car maker said its Mercedes-Benz flagship S-class luxury sedan will be available in a gas-electricity hybrid version next year. Martin Lloyd of Greenpeace, who toured the show before its official opening, accused car makers of greenwashing their industry with a few headline-grabbing eco models while continuing to sell heavier, faster and less efficient vehicles. (MSNBC -- Environment)
* GM, Daimler look to lithium ion for hybrids Mar 6, 2008
Daimler chief executive officer Dieter Zetsche appears on screen as he poses with a Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG at the press day of the 78th International Motor Show Geneva in Switzerland on Tuesday ... Daimler AG will be the first to get to market, announcing plans to introduce a hybrid version of its Mercedes-Benz flagship S-class luxury sedan using a gasoline engine and a lithium-ion power source next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
2 patients in Tysabri study found to have JC virus Mar 5, 2008
Daimler AG will be the first to get to market, disclosing its intention to introduce a hybrid version in 2009 of its Mercedes-Benz flagship S-class luxury sedan using a gasoline engine and a lithium-ion power source. GM said it expects to bring its first lithium-ion battery powered hybrid engine system to market in North America sometime in 2010. (Boston Globe)
GM says it will put lithium-ion batteries in hybrid vehicles in 2010 Mar 5, 2008
Daimler AG plans to introduce a gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class luxury sedan that also uses a lithium-ion battery starting next year. Lithium-ion technology already is widely used in consumer electronics, but now is being adapted to meet demanding automotive requirements. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Feast of letters at Geneva Mar 4, 2008
It's a feast of letters and luxury cars as Mercedes-Benz reveal a batch of new models at the Geneva Motor Show: the SL-Class, SLK, CLC, CL, and CLS. ... Mercedes-Benz has further improved the all-wheel drive system, and uses the latest-generation system in the CL 500 4Matic the one that has already proved successful in the S-Class. (iAfrica.com)
Daimler Plans New Battery for Hybrid Mar 3, 2008
Daimler AG is planning to roll out a hybrid version of its Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class luxury sedan that uses a kind of battery already widely used in consumer electronics. Top Money stories. (ABC News -- Wire)
Banks Say In Talks To Shape US Climate Policy Mar 3, 2008
Subscribe to daily environment news. LONDON - US banks, industry and decision makers are holding open talks about the shape of future climate regulations in the United States, likely to have far-reaching impact on the economy, bankers say. (Planet Ark, United States)
Merc hybrid to run on lithium-ion cell Mar 2, 2008
FRANKFURT: Mercedes-Benz will launch an S-Class hybrid next year equipped with a lithium-ion battery supplied by Continental AG in what Mercedes owner Daimler said on Friday was a crucial technological breakthrough. Carmakers have been competing fiercely to be the first to market with a gasoline-electric hybrid powered by a lithium-ion battery, which can store more energy in less space but has been a safety concern after recalls involving overheating laptops that burst into flames. (India Times)
Tiny cars gain popularity Feb 7, 2008
3 percent, big luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class declined 8. 8 percent, and the large-pickup-truck segment, long an industry leader, declined 2. (AZCentral -- Business)
Toyota's Lexus Plans Prius-Like Luxury Hybrid to Attract Affluent Buyers Jan 17, 2008
Porsche AG has said it will sell a hybrid Cayenne SUV, Audi AG plans a hybrid Q7 SUV and Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz is readying a turbocharged hybrid S-Class sedan that has a diesel engine rather than gasoline. Lexus's current hybrid models are the RX 400h sport-utility vehicle and versions of its GS and LS sedans. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Buyers see them as a top option Jan 15, 2008
showed it yesterday on the 2009 Venza crossover-sedan, while consumers can also find it on vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and S-Class. Sales breakdowns for vehicles with the glass roof options weren't available but a leading supplier of the glass roofs, Webasto Inc., estimates that the number of panoramic glass sunroofs could more than double to about 700,000 vehicles by 2012. (Boston Globe)
Luxury, sport at head of C-Class Jan 6, 2008
Mercedes-Benz rides smooth, but needs softer seats ... If someone asked you to name a sport sedan, your first response probably wouldn't be a Mercedes-Benz. (Boston Globe)
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-300 Jan 6, 2008
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Mercedes-Benz CLS Dec 30, 2007
Pay 33,000 at a Mercedes-Benz dealer or 31,000 privately. Values. (Times Online)
Looking for cool tech in new cars Dec 27, 2007
The Mercedes-Benz S-class allows its drivers to access a hard drive via a memory slot, to store music and other information. It also has a COMMAND control center that acts similarly to a mouse in the center console to control the LCD screen in the central dash. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Northern Lights energy source discovered Dec 16, 2007
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG 9. 7 out of 10 Recent Product Reviews. (CNN -- Tech)
Audi S8 vs Mercedes S63 AMG Nov 7, 2007
RELATED ARTICLES AUDI S6 S8 MERCEDES-BENZ S 63 AMG V8 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63 AMG CABRIOLET MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 63 AMG More Shootouts SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT SHOOTOUT Hammer and tongs - Cars in ActionPic: Ciaran Nunan ... Yes, Mercedes-Benz did offer an AMG version of its last S-Class and it went like stink. (iAfrica.com)
Petrol engine with diesel genes | Nov 4, 2007
The performance of a petrol engine, the high torque and fuel economy of a state-of-the-art diesel together with extremely clean emissions: Mercedes-Benz claim to have combined all the advantages of both engine types in its DiesOtto powertrain ... Bluetec has already made it possible for Mercedes-Benz engineers to make the diesel as clean as the gasoline engine ... Mercedes-Benz is working on its DiesOtto concept with corresponding emphasis. (iAfrica.com)
Costs of Chrysler sale blamed in Daimler loss Oct 26, 2007
"Now Mercedes-Benz can shine and the real value of its earnings should shine through." Pope has a "buy" recommendation on the shares ... Its Mercedes-Benz Cars group, which includes both luxury sedans and the line of very small Smart cars, posted a pretax profit of 1 ... "The earnings of Mercedes-Benz cars is the prime focus once again," said Georg Stuerzer of Unicredit in Munich. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Daimler reports Q3 loss of $2.18 billion Oct 25, 2007
Its Mercedes-Benz Cars group, which includes both luxury sedans and the tiny Smart fortwo, posted a pretax profit of 1. 3 billion euros ($1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Road test: Audi S8 Oct 17, 2007
Audis archenemies are BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Naturally. (iAfrica.com)
Walt Disney Pictures Launches 'The World's Biggest Treasure Hunt' for Highly Anticipated Holiday Event Film NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS Oct 17, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daimler's Mercedes Posts 7 Percent September Sales Rise on C-Class Model Oct 4, 2007
Updated: New York, Oct 04 03:20 London, Oct 04 08:20 Tokyo, Oct 04 16:20. Daimler's Mercedes Posts 7% September Sales Rise on C-Class. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Who's Got the Nicest Ride? Oct 3, 2007
" If not a Ferrari, what is Royal driving? "In English, that's that foreign Mercedes Benz S-Class 550, that's the 550 its the big body," Royal added. Still it's not all glitz and glamour. This is America after all and there's room for all kinds here. "It's my college car. It's 2003 Malibu, said Brad Butler, Bills offensive lineman. (R News)
Alternative power sources for autos drive into spotlight Sep 18, 2007
Mercedes-Benz spokesman Rob Moran wouldn't say what batteries are planned for the S hybrid. Lithium-ion batteries are expensive. (USA Today -- Autos)
Showing Off the Power of Going Green Sep 17, 2007
The Mercedes-Benz F700 concept car is a rolling test bed of new environmental technologies, including the DiesOtto engine, which produces 238 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque from just 1 ... "TURN out the lights, the partys over, Willie Nelson sings. They say that all good things must end. If this years Frankfurt motor show, which opened to the public here on Saturday, is any indication, the horsepower party that automakers have been reveling in the last few years seems to be coming... (New York Times)
Merc's road to the future Sep 15, 2007
The future is much greener at Mercedes-Benz with its Frankfurt arsenal dominated by hybrids, bluetech diesels and ultra-lean concepts pointing their way to the future ... But no Mercedes-Benz stand would be complete without a red-blooded racer or two. (iAfrica.com)
Sales up for German automakers Sep 8, 2007
meanwhile, said its Mercedes Car Group saw sales increase 9 percent in August compared to last year, reaching a record 96,200 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart brands sold ... By brand, the group said it sold 89,100 Mercedes-Benz cars in August, up 9 percent from the same month a year earlier, led by demand for its new C-Class sedan and its luxury segment S-Class. (CNN -- International)
People add luxury cars, but not motorcycles Sep 8, 2007
DaimlerChrysler said its Mercedes Car Group saw sales increase 9% in August, reaching a record 96,200 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart brands sold ... By brand, the group said it sold 89,100 Mercedes-Benz cars in August, up 9%, led by demand for its new C-Class sedan and its luxury segment S-Class. (USA Today -- Autos)
BMW, Audi, Mercedes improve sales Sep 7, 2007
DaimlerChrysler AG, meanwhile, said its Mercedes Car Group saw sales increase 9 per cent in August compared to last year, reaching a record 96,200 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart brands sold ... By brand, the group said it sold 89,100 Mercedes-Benz cars in August, up 9 per cent from the same month a year earlier, led by demand for its new C-Class sedan and its luxury segment S-Class. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Market malaise has Buffett's real estate ace eyeing an empire Aug 27, 2007
Drives: S-Class Mercedes-Benz. Currently reading: True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership, by Bill George; and The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything, by Stephen Covey. (USA Today -- Money)
Mercs and Ludhiana - it's all in the DNA! Aug 26, 2007
For the ever-increasing elite population of Ludhiana too, the name Stuttgart - the birthplace of modern day Mercedes cars - may not ring a bell, but talk of Mercedes-Benz and their eyes will light up ... Over 550 Mercedes-Benz cars - the majority of them brought in the last three or four years - move on Ludhiana's congested roads. (Hindustan Times)
Mercedes New C-Class Sedan Takes on BMW's 3-Series: Doron Levin Aug 17, 2007
A Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Elegance. Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class small luxury sedan from DaimlerChrysler AG has never posed a serious challenge to BMW's estimable 3-Series, the undisputed category leader. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
"The Future of the Gasoline Engine" Jul 27, 2007
Don't count out the petrol engine just yet according to motoring giant Mercedes-Benz, which has unveiled a new gasoline engine offering the high torque and fuel economy of a diesel together with extremely clean emissions. The company is highly optimistic, calling it "the future of the gasoline engine." The Mercedes-Benz DiesOtto powertrain is a further development of the spark-ignition engine and includes features such as direct gasoline injection, turbocharging, variable valve timing and... (BusinessWeek)
Pair Indicted In Pot Stores Case Jul 19, 2007
Kristich used profits from marijuana sales from the West Hollywood store -- commonly known as "Yellow House" -- to buy a Mercedes-Benz worth $70,650 as well as real estate in Costa Rica, the indictment said. In a single month at Yellow House, at which Carberry served as manager, more than $1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Surging loonie causes flap in US-Canada trade Jul 16, 2007
As sales manager of a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Buffalo, New York, 20 miles from Canada, Irene Connors has experience of the pain and the gain caused by the soaring Canadian dollar ... On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo is one of many US car dealers some as far afield as Chicago and New York inundated by Canadian buyers seeking to take advantage of a widening gap between US and Canadian car prices. (FT.com -- Markets)
CL is clearly a classic Mercedes Jul 6, 2007
Upon first setting eyes on the Mercedes-Benz CL, you realize that this coupe is destined to be a classic. A test drive confirms it. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Honda No. 1 among satisfied customers Jun 29, 2007
Mercedes-Benz and BMW each had three models atop premium segments. Mercedes-Benz was tops with its midsize E-Class car and large S-class car, and its GL-Class tied for a top spot with General Motors' Cadillac Escalade EXT in a segment that includes large luxury SUVs and crossovers ... BMW was the No. 2 nameplate, followed by DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz, Ford's Jaguar and Toyota's Lexus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Honda wins 4 satisfaction awards; Ford, GM earn 2 each Jun 29, 2007
Mercedes-Benz topped premium segments with its midsize E-Class car and large S-class car, and its GL-Class tied for a top spot with General Motors Cadillac Escalade EXT in a premium segment that includes large luxury SUVs and crossovers ... BMW was the No. 2 nameplate, followed by DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz, Ford's Jaguar and Toyota's Lexus. (USA Today -- Money)
Annoyance at the Pump Jun 21, 2007
8-gallon tank of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class would be seven gallons short of topping off. Technically, the limits are in place to prevent identity theft for a transaction that requires no signature. (SmartMoney)
Not just a German thing now: Mercedes steers to U.S. tastes Jun 20, 2007
Mercedes-Benz is about to face single life for the first time in nine years, and industry watchers say the German luxury brand is better poised to woo U.S. buyers than ever before. Sure, it faces challenges in the USA as consumers delay purchases while waiting out falling housing prices. (USA Today -- Money)
Hyundai registers large gains in quality survey Jun 17, 2007
German luxury brand Mercedes-Benz was the only other automaker with at least two segment leaders. The Mercedes S-class won as best luxury car, while the ML-class was best in the luxury SUV segment. (Boston Globe)
Mercedes' Classy C-Class Jun 13, 2007
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the original Mercedes-Benz 190, a little car that led to some big changes, not only in Stuttgart, but across the entire automotive industry. Whether or not to launch such a small car led to "an intense debate," recalls Juergen Hubbert, the former boss of the Teutonic brand, and a man known to many as "Dr. Mercedes." Back in the early 1980s, the definition of a luxury car was rigid and narrowly defined, perhaps best personified by the likes of the big Benz... (BusinessWeek)
Ford wins most vehicle quality awards Jun 7, 2007
Michels said the LS460, which for the first time was not the top-ranked in its segment, came in a close second to the Audi A8 and Mercedes Benz S-Class, which tied for first. Still, the company also was pleased with that showing, since it was a redesigned model and had just been shipped to dealers before the survey-taking began. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury shine in quality poll Jun 7, 2007
But DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes-Benz brand improved from well below average last year to fourth place after Honda this year, Power said, citing the E-Class, SL Class and S-Class as standouts. Land Rover said in a statement that even though it ranked last again, the number of things gone wrong in its vehicles had been reduced. (Newsday -- Business)
Ford Does Well in Annual Rankings Of Quality Jun 7, 2007
Lincoln was followed by Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Toyota ... The most improved nameplates in the study are Land Rover, Saab and Mercedes-Benz ... Ivers said Mercedes-Benz's improvements have been significant and speedy across its product line. (The Ledger)
Benz's S 300 L sails in Jun 6, 2007
DaimlerChrysler Malaysia today launched what is effectively now the baseline Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 variant in the country, the S 300 L.. The latest tank to roll into town. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rent a car, travel in style Jun 5, 2007
Boasting of a fleet of 20 brand new Mercedes-Benz S-Class 350 worth nearly RM20mil, Ismail said other models such as Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Maserati and Bentley would soon be making their way into the inventory ... The Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz Pullman 600 and the Bentley Continental Flying Spur are several models which will be available by next month, Ismail told The Star. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Snootier the car, quirkier the requests May 30, 2007
Ditto for rival luxe brand Mercedes Benz ... You can ask for these on the door panels, seats, consoles anywhere, says the Mercedes Benz official. (India Times)
Crash avoidance May 26, 2007
What was an auto engineer's dream car in 2004 is now largely reality in the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. A drive in any of the other new top-of-the-line luxury cars also will put you in the driver's seat of the future. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Luxury-car manuals take on epic proportions May 19, 2007
Coming in at just under 1,000 pages are the owner's manual and accompanying supplements for the Mercedes-Benz GL crossover SUV. ... Packaged with the main manual are a 240-page explanation of Mercedes' Comand electronic control system, a 44-page service and warranty booklet, a 68-page maintenance booklet, a 24-page flier listing factory-approved products and another 14 pages promoting Mercedes-Benz racing and a brand of synthetic oil. (USA Today -- Autos)
10 Best in High-Tech Autos May 16, 2007
America's best answer to the high-end, luxury touring sedan (epitomized by the Mercedes-Benz E class) is the Cadillac STS, which features two options in navigation ... Best Ride: Mercedes-Benz s550 Price: $87,525 to $111,298 EPA Rating (MPG): City 16, Highway 24 Web site: Recommended options: Active body control, $3,900; rear camera, $700; active cruise control (Distronic II), $2,850; Premium II package (sonar parking, keyless go, Sirius radio, heated/vented seats), $2,850; iPod integration,... (Fox News)
FIRST IMPRESSIONTHE $104,000 HYBRID May 6, 2007
" And because this $104,000 (base price) car is a product of hybrid engineering, the LS600 gets a SULEV (super ultra low emissions vehicle) rating. The combined output of the LS600's 5-liter V8 gas engine and the electric motor is 438 horsepower, and the car does fly right along. Lexus claims an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph and a zero-to-60 time of 5.5 seconds. Its fuel economy, the firm says, is about 21 mpg, some 2 mpg better than the gas-only LS460L on which this new car is... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Forbes: Luxury cars that are most likely to be stolen Apr 21, 2007
Another car on our list, DaimlerChrysler's $87,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class flagship sedan, has massage chairs and an autopilot function. The seven vehicles we have showcased in this feature are not necessarily the luxury cars that are stolen in the greatest numbers; they are, according to the HLDI, the seven luxury vehicles with "substantially worse than average" rates of theft claims. (MSNBC -- Business)
Forbes Auto: More choices for rich and green Apr 13, 2007
Lexus with its hybrids and Mercedes-Benz with clean-burning diesels are putting their best green feet forward at their New York show stands ... Thats true, but not for long: Mercedes-Benz will introduce a hybrid version of the flagship S-Class next year, as a 2008 model ... Clean-burning diesel (yes, diesel)Rival Mercedes-Benz is relying on clean-burning diesels to carry the green flag. (MSNBC -- Business)
GS models like this 2006 GS 430, dragged Lexus down in CR's reliability rankings. Mar 4, 2007
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (v8) ... Mercedes-Benz S-Class (v8). (USA Today -- Money)
Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars For Every Budget Mar 1, 2007
The models below from BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Volkswagen, and Volvo consistently had more problems than other models overall ... BMW 7 Series Infiniti QX56 Oldsmobile Bravada BMW X5 (V8) Jaguar S-Type Oldsmobile Cutlas Chevrolet Astro Jaguar X-Type Oldsmobile Silhouette Chevrolet Blazer Jeep Grand Cherokee Pontiac Aztek Chevrolet Express Kia Sedona (except '06) Pontiac Trans Sport,... (PR Newswire)
Thirty-six brands ranked Mar 1, 2007
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (v8) ... Mercedes-Benz S-Class (v8) ... Mercedes-Benz was last among 36 brands. (USA Today -- Money)
Chrysler's protracted auction process hurting morale Feb 23, 2007
And in Stuttgart, where DaimlerChrysler has its corporate headquarters, Chrysler's woes are viewed by many employees as a growing threat to the group's flagship Mercedes-Benz division. "There has been a general belt tightening in Stuttgart," said an executive who advises DaimlerChrysler, and who spoke on condition of anonymity because of his ties to the company. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Taking time out in Taipei Feb 23, 2007
One of the first things you will notice while cruising along the Sun Yat-sen Freeway in the back of a Mercedes Benz S-Class limousine, which will whisk you the 40 kilometers to downtown Taipei for a very reasonable NT$1,300 ($39), is the number of billboards promoting Japanese and other foreign corporations. For a country that was under Japan's colonial rule, it seems that Taiwan has made a collective decision to forget the past, get on with life and look towards the future. (Korea Herald, Korea)
